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Court Dismisses Dan Schneider’s Defamation Suit Over Quiet on Set; CBS Also Moves to Strike Matlock Writer's R

Appeal judges dismiss Dan Schneider’s defamation claim regarding the Quiet on Set docuseries, while CBS Studios files a motion to strike a separate lawsuit from a former Matlock writer.

3 publishers · 4 articles · first seen 10 Sept 2026 · updated 2h ago

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  1. CBS Files Motion to Dismiss Former ‘Matlock’ Writer’s Lawsuit Alleging Racist, Sexist Comments: ‘We Stand Firmly Behind Our Producers’ (EXCLUSIVE) Variety ·
  2. Dan Schneider’s ‘Quiet on Set’ Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed on Appeal The Hollywood Reporter ·
  3. Dan Schneider Loses ‘Quiet on Set’ Defamation Suit on Appeal Variety ·
  4. Dan Schneider’s ‘Quiet On Set’ Defamation Suit Shut Down By Appeal Judges In Big Win For WBD Deadline

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  • Dan Schneider
  • CBS Studios
  • Warner Bros Discovery